Welcome to the Beau Monde
Who Are We
The Beau Monde is a recognized chapter of Romance Writers of America (RWA). Our purpose is to promote excellence in romantic fiction, set primarily in the Regency period (1811-1820)
News & Events
Royal Ascot Contest 2008 Winners
The Beau Monde Board would like to announce the winners of this years Royal Ascot:
HISTORICAL REGENCY
- Category Coordinator: Laurie Alice Eakes
- Final Round Judge: Tessa Woodward, Avon HarperCollins Publishers
- First Place Elizabeth Baldwin, Defiant
- Second Place Alyssa Fernandez, Defensive Measures
- Third Place Joanne Lockyer, The Changing Light of Dawn
HOT & WILD REGENCY
- Category Coordinator: Delle Jacobs
- Final Round Judge: Hilary Sares, Editor, Kensington Books
- First Place Pamela Bolton-Holifield, The Raven's Heart
- Second Place Cathy Leming, Angels at Almack's
- Third Place Lori Philbin, Bluebeard's Hunger
SWEET & MILD REGENCY
- Category Coordinator: Catherine Leming
- Final Round Judge: Lindsey McGurk, Editor, Samhain Publishing Ltd.
- First Place Lavinia Klein, Merlin's Hideaway
- Second Place Susan Newman, Rakes & Radishes
- Third Place Marjorie Allen, To Love a Lady
The Board also wishes to extend thanks to the contest coordinator, Delle Jacobs, for all her hard work. Delle deserves special thanks this year for successfully transitioning the Royal Ascot to an electronic contest. Thank you Delle!
Thank you as well to the category coordinators, first round judges and final round judges.
First Annual Historical Romance Writers Conference
Thank you for making the Beau Monde & Hearts through History Historical Romance writer’s conference a raging success! Please check back for 2009 event details.
September 2008 Author Interview:
Marissa Doyle
Please enjoy September's author interview, where Sarah Tanner interviews Beau Monde published author Marissa Doyle .
Regency Reader
The Beau Monde offers the Regency Reader, a free emailed newsletter for anyone interested in Regency romances. This free monthly publication features a listing of new and upcoming titles, author interviews and tidbits about the Regency era.
